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Australia needs $530bn investment to reach 2035 climate target

Australia would need as much as $530 billion in capital investment to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% by 2035, according to new modelling commissioned by the Business Council of Australia. The analysis, carried out by consultancy firm McKinsey, examined three possible scenarios for......

Wife of fugitive dezi freeman urges surrender amid police manhunt

The wife of a fugitive accused of killing two police officers in Porepunkah has publicly urged her husband to surrender, expressing “deep sorrow” for the tragic loss. Dezi Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, fled into the bush on Tuesday following a deadly confrontation at a property approximately......

Australia’s social media age trial highlights errors and need for multiple safeguards

The Australian government has released the results of a long-awaited trial on age assurance technologies, designed to enforce the upcoming ban on social media use by children under 16. The report concluded that while several technologies showed promise, errors remain inevitable, particularly for users......

Victoria police manhunt enters day four

The manhunt for Dezi Freeman, the suspect accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria, has entered its fourth day as authorities continue to search the rugged alpine region. Tributes have poured in at Wangaratta police station for detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson,......

Woolworths faces market setback as coles gains ground

Australia’s largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, has seen its market value drop by over $5 billion as it faces challenges in restoring customer “price trust” and managing product availability. Sales for the year to June rose just 3%, with July and August growth at 2% compared to last......

Australia expels Iranian diplomats over alleged role in anti-Semitic attacks

Australia has taken a historic diplomatic step by expelling Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Adeghi and three other diplomats, accusing Tehran of orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks on Australian soil. The move, announced on Tuesday, marks the most significant action Australia has taken against Iran since World......

Large Pro-Gaza demonstrations take place across Australia

Thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend to demonstrate in support of Gaza, amid ongoing tensions following the Israeli military operations in response to the Hamas offensive of October 7, 2023. According to the Palestine Action Group, more than 40 rallies were held nationwide,......

Australia cuts red tape to boost home building amid housing crisis

The Albanese government has announced a series of reforms aimed at cutting red tape and fast-tracking approvals for new homes, seeking to tackle Australia’s ongoing housing crisis. The measures include pausing further residential changes to the National Construction Code, establishing a “strike......

Rain and storms to drench Australia’s east coast throughout next week

Australia’s east coast is bracing for yet another week of persistent rainfall and storms, with meteorologists warning that there is little sign of relief in sight. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, showers and thunderstorms are expected every day next week, stretching from Illawarra and......